IP07 vs IP36
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP07 and IP36 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 3) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 6). IP07 is rated for no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP36 provides > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle).
IP07 is an ingress protection code that ensures no protection against solid objects and protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 7.
The IP36 classification guarantees protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 mm and protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 3 with second-digit (liquid) level 6.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP07
0 — No Protection
IP36
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP36
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP07
No
IP36
No
Water-jet resistant
IP07
Yes
IP36
Yes
Submersible
IP07
Yes
IP36
No
Outdoor suitable
IP07
Yes
IP36
Yes
The exact difference (IP07 vs IP36)
Solid protection
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IP36
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP07 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP36 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3). IP36 is 3 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP36
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP07 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP36 handles 100 kPa (Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)). IP07 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP36 offers higher overall protection than IP07. Choose IP36 for harsher environments; IP07 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.